Jennifer Lopez to produce show ‘Backwards In Heels’ based on female-only Barbizon Hotel
Published March 30, 2022
Jennifer Lopez is ready to produce a show Backwards In Heels based on the women-only residence ‘Barbizon Hotel’ during the 1970s according to a report by Deadline.
As per the news outlet, the audience will get to see the 'aspirational and timeless story about the glamorous women living at the Barbizon Hotel in post-WWII New York City'
The hotel was home for women looking for working opportunities after the World War II.
“No men were allowed above the ground floor, and strict dress and conduct rules were enforced. Men began to be admitted as guests in 1981,” the same news platform claims.
Some famous names that stayed at the hotel include Lauren Bacall, Betty Buckley, Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth and Grace Kelly, and others.
The Marry Me actor will team up with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina under the banner of Nuyorican Productions along with Julie Goldstein whereas Richard LaGravenese will write and direct the film.
The series will premiere on Amazon Prime Videos.
